PHOTOS: District XI 2A Boys Basketball Championship Game: Mahanoy Area vs. Marian Catholic

Photos from the District XI 2A Boys Basketball Championship game held on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, at Martz Hall in Pottsville between Mahanoy Area and Marian Catholic.

Mahanoy Area Advances to District XI Class 2A Championship, Defeating Tri-Valley in Semifinal

The Mahanoy Area Golden Bears met the Tri-Valley Bulldogs on Wednesday night in the District XI Class 2A Boys Basketball Semifinal. 

Schuylkill County Early Dismissals - February 28th, 2024

   

Schuylkill County Early Dismissals

Early dismissals announced by Schuylkill County School Districts for Wednesday, February 28th, 2024.

DISTRICT XI: Mahanoy Area Boys Continue Dominance in Quarterfinal Win Over Williams Valley

On Saturday, the Mahanoy Area Golden Bears showcased their teamwork as they faced the Williams Valley Vikings in the District XI 2A Boys Basketball Quarterfinal. 

North Schuylkill, Mahanoy, and Tri-Valley Compete in Robotics Competition

Students from North Schuylkill, Tri-Valley, and Mahanoy Area schools converged for a robotics competition hosted by North Schuylkill on Thursday. 

Mahanoy Area Celebrates Generous Donors for New Boys Basketball Locker Room

On Thursday evening, the Mahanoy Area Boys Basketball team expressed gratitude to a group of generous donors who made their dream of a new locker room a reality.

Unbeatable Streak Continues: Mahanoy Area Golden Bears Triumph in Thriller Against Nativity BVM

Mahanoy Area continued their winning ways Tuesday night with a thrilling victory over Nativity BVM.

Mahanoy Area Crowns Homecoming Queen and King

On Friday, Mahanoy Area announced their 2023 Homecoming Queen and King.

Mahanoy Area Golden Bears Roar to Victory Over Panther Valley with Dominant 40-0 Win

Mahanoy Area won big Friday night in their win over Panther Valley.

Mahanoy Area Closed Tuesday Due to Plumbing Issue

The Mahanoy Area School District announced they will be closed Tuesday.

Urban Scholarship Fund Announces 2023 Award Recipients

Two Mahanoy Area graduates have been awarded the Urban Memorial Scholarship.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Mahanoy Area Class of 2023

Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of Mahanoy Area High School.  

Elks Honors Americanism and Drug Awareness Essay Winners from Mahanoy Area

On Tuesday, March 21st, 2023, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 honored students from Mahanoy Area School District who were winners from their Americanism and Drug Awareness Programs. Those competing went on to district competition. The lodge had 2 students who also went on to win at state competition.

(Americanism Essay Awards) (Pictured Above)

5th Grade, Division I: 

• Sophia Martorell, 1st Place
• Ryleigh Wonsock, 2nd Place; 
• (not pictured Jake Headley 3rd Place) 

6th Grade, Division II: 

• Kendall Kardisco, 1st Place
• Emma Manley, 2nd Place
• Jayden Polonco, 3rd Place

8th Grade, Division IV

• Samantha Price, 3rd Place; 
• (not pictured Braylon Komosinsky, 1st place and Benjamin Lagaza, 2nd place) 

Division III, Grade 7: 

• Rheanna Gordon, 1st Place
• Alexandra Bet, 2nd Place
• Brooke Hornung, 3rd Place

(Drug Awareness Poster and Essay Awards)

First Row: Jax Wowak (Poster), 3rd Grade, Nilda Rivera (Poster), 5th Grade, Mavis Trakes (Essay), 3rd Grade, Allison Kencht (Poster), 4th Grade,

Second Row: Linda Fetter, ER; Soctt Phillips and Fred Klock, Co-Chairman of Drug Awareness Committee. (Not pictured Jenna El Gamil, 8th Grade winner (Essay)

(State Winners)
Jax Wowak - State Winner of Drug Awareness Poster Contest (not pictured Jenna El Gamil - State winner of Essay Contest-8th Grade)

Jax and Jenna have been invited to the PA Elks State Convention in May in Harrisburg to be presented their awards.

UPDATE: PIAA High School Basketball Playoff Schedule - Round 2

 

Schedule for two Schuylkill County teams competing in the PIAA High School Basketball Tournament.

Mahanoy Area Celebrates District XI Winter Sports Accomplishments

On Saturday evening, the Mahanoy Area School District and the Mahanoy City Fire Department celebrated the accomplishments of Golden Bear athletes during District XI sporting events.

BOCCE BALL: North Schuylkill Wins at Home Over Mahanoy Area

On Friday, North Schuylkill held their home meet for Bocce Ball and squeaked by Mahanoy Area in both matches.

Mahanoy Area Commemorates Anniversaries of State Championships

On Saturday, a special ceremony brought players and coaches of two state championship teams back to Mahanoy Area.

Shenandoah Valley and Mahanoy Area to Play for Damato-Szematowicz Trophy

On Friday night, Shenandoah Valley and Mahanoy Area will play their annual football game for the Damato-Szematowicz Trophy.

Mahanoy Area Inducts First Members into Sports Hall of Fame

On Saturday night, the Mahanoy Area School District inducts its first members into the school's Sports Hall of Fame.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Mahanoy Area Downs Marian Catholic

 Mahanoy Area won big in their home game against Marian Catholic on Friday night.